![]() While Shelbyville is the epitome of small-town Kentucky, there are several things to do here that’ll keep you busy. To book a Barrel Tasting experience at Jeptha Creed, go to Stay Put: Shelbyville During the warmer months, there will also be live music held each weekend on the back lawn (pending COVID restrictions). There’s also a full bar and restaurant on site at the distillery, so guests are encouraged to enjoy a meal and cocktails before or after tours. You’ll be entertained by a tour guide who will share stories of the Nethery family and the meaning behind their family motto, “Ne Oublie.” The Barrel Tasting adventure is truly a one-of-a-kind experience, as you get whisked away into a private and very cozy rick house to sample a rye whiskey or bourbon straight out of the barrel - from the whiskey thief to your glass - with no filter and no water added. The free tasting session allows you to sample several of the products Jeptha Creed currently makes, including flavored moonshines, vodkas, brandy and, of course, the distillery’s first four-grain bourbon release. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a full tour of the distillery operations is no longer available, but you can choose to do a free tasting experience at the bar or an exclusive Barrel Tasting adventure that takes place inside one of the several rick houses on the property. If you’re visiting the distillery for the first time and want to take a tour, it’s best to book ahead online. After all, Shelbyville is basically located smack dab in the middle of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, so you can go east toward Lexington to find a handful of distilleries, west toward Louisville to find another bunch, or south toward Bardstown to find even more. ![]() If you’re visiting Jeptha Creed for the first time, here are a few things you can expect, as well as some suggestions on what to do in the area. ![]() That was the Nethery family’s vision from Day 1 - to create a gathering place for all and not just a quick pitstop along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - and they’ve succeeded with flying colors and flavorful spirits. One of my very favorite bottles to photograph!
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